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Hypernatremia: Causes and Management by Gaurav Kumar is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Hypernatremia is characterized by increased plasma sodium levels (>145 mM), typically resulting from water loss exceeding sodium loss, or less commonly, from excess sodium intake. It can lead to reduced cerebral function and severe symptoms like dizziness, delirium, and coma if not managed properly. Treatment involves careful fluid replacement and addressing underlying causes, with particular caution in older patients to prevent complications such as cerebral edema.
- Author
- Gaurav Kumar
- Language
- EN